The Rise of the Relaxation Massage
Historically, I’m aware that the majority of my massage appointments have requested a deeper pressure. People want to feel they’ve ‘had a massage’, but recently, I’ve noticed a change. I’m seeing more people through my door asking...
Therapies and Medical Conditions
When you go for your first therapy you’ll be asked to complete a consultation form which will ask about medical conditions and medication. In the past, I have had occasions where people haven’t revealed the whole story. This may be because they...
Here come the men!
I’ve been in business over 10 years and I’ve noticed a change…And it’s a good change! Over the years I’ve seen a few male clients, but I’ve noticed in the last few years there’s been an increase in the number of men making...
Why would you book a pamper?
If you don’t have therapies, you may think that booking an appointment is a pamper, something you have when you go to a spa to make you feel nice. I’ll be honest, before I trained as a therapist I thought exactly the same. I couldn’t justify the...
Therapies and Pregnancy
Occasionally I’m asked if I offer therapies to pregnant women. I don’t advertise it on my website, and perhaps I should, but it’s because I don’t consider it a special skill and I don’t consider a therapy for a pregnant woman as something...
What is an Holistic Massage?
If you’re looking to book a massage, it can be difficult to know which one to go for. Do you want aromatherapy, deep tissue, holistic, no hands, hot stone, warm bamboo, shells etc, etc? The list is endless! As with other complementary therapies, when you...
Baby Massage and Reflux
Sometimes during my baby massage courses I see babies who appear to have reflux. In recent years, this condition has overtaken colic in popularity – if you find your baby is crying at the same time every evening then it may be colic and you may want to read my...
Why Choose an Indian Head Massage?
Indian head massage is traditionally a seated massage through the clothes, although it is possible to have the massage with a towel wrapped around you so oil can be used on the neck and shoulders. So, why do people book an Indian head massage? The short answer is,...
